Casting a Wider Net: How Inclusive Recreation Fuels Chesapeake Bay Restoration

Successful restoration in the Chesapeake Bay takes more than policy and science – it takes people! When outdoor recreation is welcoming to everyone, it builds a broader base of stewards invested in the health of local waterways and the Bay. What does this look like in practice? Hear from two groups who are engaging underrepresented communities in outdoor activities that range from hiking to urban gardening to fly fishing; there are endless avenues for fueling a passion for the Bay watershed and turning that passion into environmental progress.

Join us on June 17th from 12-1pm to learn more about the impact that inclusive recreation can have on restoration. 

Speakers:

  • Kensey Barker: Co-founder, Richmond Fly Women
  • Bri Winter: Co-founder, Richmond Fly Women
  • Phyllis Joris: Executive Director, NeighborSpace of Baltimore County

NOTE: This webinar will be recorded. By joining this webinar, you are consenting to such recordings. If you do not consent to being recorded, please discuss your concerns with the host or do not join the session. This event is free to attend, but registration is required. 

Register here: http://chesapeake.org/crc-roundtable/

 

About CRC Roundtable

The Chesapeake Research Consortium (CRC) comprises seven research and education institutions around the Chesapeake Bay, convening with the goal of using science to inform management. We launched the CRC Roundtable, a monthly virtual seminar series, to host targeted, inclusive, and informed conversations matching scientific advances and management needs in a way that moves us collectively forward toward decision-making for effective and sustainable management of the Chesapeake Bay, its watershed, and its living resources. Learn more about what we accomplished in 2025 in our annual report and watch our 50th anniversary video.

The lunchtime seminars invite a diverse range of researchers, managers, and other professionals to have timely conversations around topics relevant to the Chesapeake partnership. The seminars also build connectivity across participating organizations and identify ways to increase our collective competency for decision making.